A violent confrontation at the Sonterra Heights apartment complex on San Antonio’s Far North Side late Wednesday night resulted in seven police officers being shot and the suspect found dead inside his apartment, authorities confirmed.
The incident began just before 9 p.m. when an officer responded to a report of a potential suicide at the complex located off Stone Oak Parkway near North Loop 1604 East.
According to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the responding officer was met with gunfire upon arrival.
As additional officers arrived on the scene, six more were shot by the suspect, bringing the total number of wounded officers to seven.
All officers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Chief McManus reported that four officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the conditions of the remaining three have not yet been disclosed.
Following the initial gunfire, the suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment, prompting the deployment of the San Antonio Police Department’s SWAT team.
Authorities worked swiftly to evacuate residents who could safely leave the premises, while others were instructed to remain inside their apartments for their safety.
After an hours-long standoff, SWAT officers breached the apartment around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, where they discovered the suspect deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Chief McManus stated that it remains unclear whether the fatal shot was self-inflicted or the result of return fire from officers.
The suspect, described as a male in his 40s, had a criminal record that included three prior arrests—two for assault and one for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
At the time of the shooting, he was out on bond related to the DWI charge.
The San Antonio Police Department continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the suspect’s motives and whether any additional factors contributed to the deadly encounter.
Chief McManus expressed gratitude to the officers involved and emphasized the dangers law enforcement officers face daily. “This was an extremely dangerous situation that could have had even more tragic consequences,” he said.
Further updates on the conditions of the injured officers and additional details about the investigation will be released as they become available.
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